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Bulfinch, Thomas, 1796-1867 |
| Title |
Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulfinch%27s_Mythology
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| Credits |
Produced by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
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| Summary |
"Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable" by Thomas Bulfinch is a foundational text in mythology, likely written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive introduction to Greco-Roman myths, exploring the stories of gods, goddesses, and heroes, making ancient mythology accessible to modern readers. It delves into the origins and characteristics of various deities and narratives, setting the stage for understanding their significance in both historical and contemporary literature. The opening of the book provides an overview of the origins of the Greeks and Romans, discussing their shared Aryan heritage and the fundamental attributes of their deities. It emphasizes the nature of mythology as a rich collection of stories that reflect the ideologies and emotional landscapes of these ancient cultures. Additionally, Bulfinch outlines the structural belief systems the Greeks and Romans had about the universe, presenting their cosmology, including the roles of divine beings such as Jupiter and Saturn, and the explanation of various mythological characters and events. This setup invites readers to explore the diverse tales that will follow, marking the beginning of a journey through the intricate tapestry of mythological narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
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| Subject |
Mythology, Classical
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| Subject |
Mythology
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| Subject |
Folklore -- Europe
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3327 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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